Tamworth Hospital is set to benefit from the appointment of dedicated patient flow concierge staff, aimed at improving access to care and reducing waiting times in the Emergency Department (ED).
Ryan Park
Posted inHealth, Wee Waa
Independent review triggered by issues with Wee Waa hospital
Access to healthcare is at the heart of an independent review into the Wee Waa health services announced by Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park and Member for Barwon Roy Butler today.
Posted inGood News, Health, Local News
Three new paramedics heading to the New England in the latest intake
Three new paramedics are heading to the New England after they were officially inducted into the service at a ceremony in Sydney.
Posted inArmidale, Barraba, Grants and funding, Health, Moree
Splash of cash for housing and upgrades in the New England health sector
The NSW Government is investing $250,000 to upgrade key health worker accommodation at Barraba Multipurpose Service.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Health, NSW Politics
More doctors go to the country, but hospitals still squeezed
Emergency departments at regional hospitals are under immense pressure, despite more specialist doctors working in the regions.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Additional support for healthcare students and graduates from regional locations
Healthcare students and graduates living or seeking employment regional NSW can now apply for scholarships designed to support their studies and boost the state’s regional health workforce.
Posted inArmidale, Health
$6 million for new key health worker accommodation in Armidale
The Armidale community is set to benefit from a $6 million investment which will help attract, recruit and retain more healthcare workers to the region.
Posted inArmidale, Health
Lack of GPs drive New Englanders to the Emergency Department
Challenges in accessing primary care across NSW are continuing to put pressure on busy emergency departments, and locals are feeling it.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
Tamworth Hospital security to trial body worn cameras
Tamworth Hospital will be one of the first across the state to join a 12-month trial of body worn cameras for hospital security staff.
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics
Paramedic helicopter promise struggles for lift-off
Building one new helicopter base a year for three years to improve regional health care is proving far more difficult than first thought.